Malkia Strikers fall to Brazil to exit Tokyo Olympics
Malkia Strikers players celebrate a point during their Tokyo Olympic Games Pool 'A' match against Brazil at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan on August 2, 2021.
What you need to know:
- Malkia Strikers' performance at the Olympics has been encouraging but they appeared jaded against Brazil where their coach Luizomar de Moura hails from
- The result saw Kenya finish bottom of Pool 'A' without a point as Brazil emerged winners with 14 points
- Second-placed Serbia, who have amassed 12 points, will join Brazil in the quarter-finals alongside third-placed Korea (seven points) and fourth-placed Dominican Republic
In Tokyo
Kenya's Malkia Strikers Monday ended their Tokyo Olympic Games campaign with a 3-0 (25-10, 25-16, 25-8) loss to Brazil.
Sharon Chepchumba led Kenya with eight points while Brazil's Carol scored a game-high 12 points for the South Americans.
Malkia Strikers' performance at the Olympics has been encouraging but they appeared jaded against Brazil where their coach Luizomar de Moura hails from.
The result saw Kenya finish bottom of Pool 'A' without a point as Brazil emerged winners with 14 points.
Second-placed Serbia, who have amassed 12 points, will join Brazil in the quarter-finals alongside third-placed Korea (seven points) and fourth-placed Dominican Republic (eight points).
USA, Italy, Turkey and Russia Olympic Committee have all qualified for the last eight from Pool 'B' in that order.
